Preheat oven to 250°F. Grease and line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Draw 8 - 3 inch circles on parchment paper.,______,Meanwhile, to make the vanilla strawberries, bring remaining sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil. Boil, uncovered, without stirring, for 2 mins. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Place strawberries in a medium bowl and stir in syrup.,Serve pavlovas topped with heavy cream and strawberries.